The Millions is pleased to offer readers a 10-page excerpt from A Fire Story, a work of graphic nonfiction about the devastating wildfire that destroyed 6,200 homes—including that of cartoonist Brian Fies—in Northern California in 2017.
Angelica Fowler is a news writer for Buffalo Creek Press, an online newspaper that publishes local stories on a variety of topics. She writes about sports, education, and technology.
Angelica graduated from college with a degree in journalism before moving to New York City to pursue her dream of working at a major publication.